My friend Andy has always been a good athlete. He loves running, skiing, and tennis — and he does them all well. He was also extremely lucky, rarely getting injured. […]
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ACTIVISM
A Statewide Trek to Protest Dobbs Ruling
Andrew Fitch walked 325 miles in 24 days, ending in Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN — Andrew Fitch of North Adams was troubled on June 24 when he heard that the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed abortion rights across the […]
DESIGN
Creating Works That ‘Take the Place of Things’
How two Outer Cape logos have settled into our visual vocabularies
The Nike swoosh; McDonald’s golden arches; the Macintosh apple. These designs are deeply ingrained in our visual vocabularies, recognized in a space where image and commerce mingle. “Logos take the […]
FIREBIRDS PROFILE
A Designated Hitter Who ‘Plays the Right Way’
Luke Keaschall is happy to be back for a second summer with Orleans
EASTHAM — Luke Keaschall recognized his passion for baseball early on. The 19-year-old infielder from Watsonville, Calif. is playing for the Orleans Firebirds for the second year this summer. Though […]
STREET FASHION
Showing Her Stripes
Kim Powell is on vacation in Provincetown. She’s from Denver, Colo. and bought her flowy striped caftan from Boss Vintage, a shop that is itself considered vintage. It’s Denver’s oldest […]
LOVE, ACTUALLY
A Supreme-Court-Inspired Shotgun Ceremony
Stefan Piscitelli and Samuel Bolivar
Stefan Piscitelli and Samuel Bolivar logged onto their wedding — a virtual courthouse ceremony — from their D.C. apartment on June 28. The upside, they say, to making it official […]
STREET FASHION
How’s My Makeup?
Cassandra Levine emerged from a smoothie bar on Commercial Street in Provincetown wearing a long, boldly worded T-shirt. “I am not being rude,” she said. “Your Makeup Is Terrible,” is […]
SCHOOL'S OUT
In View this Week
MIDSUMMER Asher Austin, age six, of Wellfleet befriends a frog at Gull Pond. (Photo by Agata Storer) HONORS Three students from the Provincetown Schools were awarded the National Junior […]
SENIOR OF THE YEAR
Mary Abt Calls the Community to Song
A teacher who shows students ‘a beauty you can’t see or touch’
PROVINCETOWN — Every Thursday afternoon, the hallways of the Council on Aging are filled with song. Follow the sound to its source and you’ll find Mary Abt and a handful […]
SENIOR OF THE YEAR
Loretta Butehorn Is Ever Ready…
…with a lamp, a lifeboat, a ladder, and a scone
PROVINCETOWN — Loretta Butehorn is a lot of things to a lot of people. “The life of any party.” “Someone who just gives and gives.” “Scone queen.” “If I were […]
SENIOR OF THE YEAR
An Anti-Ageist Gets Radical
Mary DeRocco finds her voice in new ways
PROVINCETOWN — “What could be more radical than aging?” asks Mary DeRocco. Better yet, she adds, “What could be more radical than aging in Provincetown?” By radical, what this Senior […]
LOCAL HISTORY
Behind the Scenes at the Portuguese Festival
Beverley Ferreira has always been one to help Provincetown ‘share the heritage’
PROVINCETOWN — Beverley Ferreira is known as “Grandma” by her coworkers at the Lobster Pot, where she has been working as a hostess since 2013. Ferreira, who turned 81 last […]
OUTER CAPE PORTRAIT
Timeless in the Dunes
SALVATORE DEL DEO / PAINTER / PROVINCETOWN
Provincetown has provided Sal Del Deo with everything he’s wanted: a vibrant fishing village and art colony by the sea, a long marriage, and a seemingly inexhaustible supply of subjects […]
JUNETEENTH
For Queer Men of Color, a Homecoming in Provincetown
Lamb Rahming has designed a weekend of coming together
PROVINCETOWN — “Queer people of color deserve nice things,” says Lamb Rahming, the man behind Men of Color Weekend, which happens this year from June 16 to 20. It coincides […]
MEET THE MAKER
The Jeweler’s Apprentice
In a Provincetown workshop, a craftsman learns from — and about — his father
PROVINCETOWN — As Alex Hanelt closes up shop for the evening, he carefully removes the precious jewelry from each display case. Then he retreats to a little workshop in the […]
